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Historical Event on 5/16/1996
Atal Krishna Behari Vajpayee, leader of Bharatiya Janta Party, becomes the 10th Prime Minister for 13 days (from May 16, 1996 to May 28, 1996 [techinally till 01-06-1996]), although his ability to govern effectively is in doubt.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 6/16/1997 | P. Sukumaran (50), Malayalam film actor, died in Kochi. |
| 3/24/1944 | Manmohan Singh, famous economist and Finance Minister of India, was born. |
| 7/8/1991 | L.K. Advani recognised as the leader of the Opposition of BJP in the 10th Lok Sabha. |
| 2/2/1862 | Pandit Shambhunath was the first Indian to become Judge of Indian High Court. |
| 4/2/1991 | Haryana Governor recommends President's rule. |
| 6/9/1997 | Portfolio changes were effected by I K Gujral in Union Cabinet. |
| 5/3/1997 | Vijay Pradhan, additional senior counsel for Srikrishna Commission probing 1992-93 riots in Mumbai, resigns. He is not allowed to cross-examine Chief Minister Manohar Joshi. |
| 6/18/1974 | Govinddas Seth, Hindi litterateur and politician, died. |
| 1/12/1996 | Supreme Court holds that horse racing is not gambling, but a game of skill. |
| 1/18/1947 | Kundanlal Saigal, famous film star and unique singer, died at Jalandhar. |
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